Meeting Details

Members are reminded that they must not participate in the discussion or voting on any matter, in which they have a Disclosable Pecuniary Interest, and should leave the room prior to the commencement of the debate.  

Members are asked to receive any questions, statements or petitions, of which notice has been received, from members of the public. 

Members are asked to agree the minutes, attached marked 4, of the Standards, Audit and Performance Committee meeting, held on 30 November 2023, and that they be signed by the Chair as a correct record.

This report, attached marked 5, asks Members to consider the Terms of Reference of the Standards, Audit and Performance Committee, following the annual review conducted by officers. 

This report, attached marked 6, asks Members to review the Role Descriptions for the Chair and Vice-Chair of the Standards, Audit and Performance Committee, the Member Champion for Risk Management and Audit and the Fire Authority’s Independent Person. 

This report, attached marked 13, updates Members on the status of risks on the Corporate Risk Register.  

Whilst not a legal requirement, it is good practice for Members to receive regular updates on Code of Conduct complaints, even if there have been none.  Officers are pleased to report that, during the period 2023/24, the Fire Authority has received no complaints that any of its Members has breached its Code of Conduct. 

Members are asked to note the minutes of the Pension Board meeting, held on 6 December 2023, which are attached marked 17a. 

Members are asked to note the minutes of the Pension Board meeting, held on 6 March 2024, which are to follow marked 17b.